Introduction
This should be paragraph written in the second person, addressing the student directly and explaining the background information and their role in the activity. Quests usually involve the creation of a scenario, in which the student plays a role. They can play any role that the assignment requires but try to get them involved in the activity. This should also be similar to the motivation in a lesson.
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Task
This section is where you want to explain what the students will be doing during their WebQuest. In this section, you can lay out the learning goals, timelines, and general directions or information prior to the students starting the quest.
Today we will be learning how to create a WebQuest, what are some of the important components of a WebQuest, and the benefits of using WebQuests in your classroom.
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Process
This is the outline of the step-by-step process that the students will be following. This is also where the links should be. Make sure you get credible links so the students are getting valid information.
What should your WebQuest include?
- Must be higher order thinking activities, not simply summarizing
- Makes good use of the web
- Should be as authentic as possible
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What are the benefits of using WebQuests?
- Promote higher-order thinking skills
- If the students work together, it is a good team activity
- Substitute or expand on traditional textbooks
- Promote quality work because of the web base
- Increase student motivation
- Allow for a wide range of information
- Can connect to many cultures and languages
- Many resources are available
What websites can you use to creat WebQuests?
Free Websites: https://www.createwebquest.com - http://zunal.com
Websites that cost: http://questgarden.com ($20 2/yr) - http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html ($20)
Evaluation
This is where you (the teacher) would define the ways that this WebQuest will be graded. A rubric would be really helpful in this section so that the students know where to go for information on the grading aspect of the project.
Conclusion
The conclusion should tie the entire WebQuest together and hopefully provoke further thought for the students.
Examples of WebQuests:
http://questgarden.com/52/36/4/070612201403/index.htm
http://questgarden.com/52/41/5/070613164641/t-index.htm
Credits
This is where you would put different resources that you used or any help that you got either from another person or the web.
Teacher Page
The Teacher's Page varies depending on the website that you are using. The teacher page should include the standards used, resources used, and the learners that you are trying to reach.